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Hotel Formule 1 Melbourne CBD

97-103 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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Hotel Formule 1 Melbourne CBD
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Ranked #97 of 200 hotels in Melbourne
3.5 of 5 stars 281 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • “Elizabeth street” (7)
  • “Great location” (6)
  • “Very clean” (5)
  • “HOT WATER” (3)
  • “Would definitely stay” (3)
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Perth, Australia
1 review
“The worst Hotel ever”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

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Sydney, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Good for the price”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

This place is clean, well maintained, and staff are friendly. Location is at Elizabeth St, a short stroll to Bourke St Mall

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Mildura
2 reviews
“Horrible! Broken toilet and bed bugs!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I am truly disappointed and disgusted by the experience I had at this hotel. The room was tiny which I expected, but the air vent above the bathroom was clogged with dust, the room just didn't feel as clean as it could be, but the worst is yet to come - our toilet wouldn't flush and I had to make... More

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“Budget, good location, but has its problems”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 via mobile

In a great location right in the centre of the CBD. Though this brings a fair bit of street noise, drunks at night and the rumbling of trams early in the morning. I often stay at F1 hotels when I need a quick overnight stay. This one needs work. The room was very cold the air on didn't seem to... More

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F1Manager, General Manager at Hotel Formule 1 Melbourne CBD, responded to this review
28 May 2012

Dear KMJphotography, Thanks for taking the time to post a reveiw for your recent stay with us at the Formule 1 CBD. The city location is fantastic and we do work hard to keep the party outside the Hotel - but you are quite right the city can be a pretty lively place at 3am on the weekends. Which is... More

Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“How To Ruin Your Holiday In Melbourne”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

The rooms are tiny. The bathrooms are minuscule. There isn't even a wardrobe to hang your clothes. The maid comes in and doesn't clean up anything. She doesn't even bother to make the bed. This is quite possibly the worst ever hotel I've ever been in.

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F1Manager, General Manager at Hotel Formule 1 Melbourne CBD, responded to this review
28 May 2012

Dear AlvinChanJB, Thanks for taking the time to post a review of your recent stay at the F1 in Melbourne’s CBD. I'm sorry you we disappointed you. Yes, the rooms are tiny, the bathrooms are minuscule. And yes there isn't even a wardrobe to hang your clothes. You only get the bare naked essentials here. A bed, shower, toilet &... More

Melbourne, Australia
1 review
“Disgusted”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Room too small & expensive for 3 person. Hv to make own bed. Not enough towels. Don't even hv rack/hangers for clothes.

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
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“Good value and great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 via mobile

Good place to base yourself for exploring the city - near good transport links. Recommended.

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Sydney, Australia
1 review
“Not worth the cheap rate!!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

DISGUSTING!!!! Pictures look nothing like the real thing. Very dirty. You have to make your own bed. Linen weren't clean either. Mattress protecter was stained. By stained I mean a mix of all sorts of disgusting flluids or solids. Floors look as if they have never been cleaned. Walls were stained. Staff aren't to helpful either Only good thing is... More

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Vilnius, Lithuania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“First experience with Formule 1 - OK”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

To be honest i was trying to avoid Formule 1 in the past and this has been our first experience. And it was OK. Our plane has landed at 10:00 PM in Melbourne, so we have arrived at the hotel before midnight. Easy bus has dropped us at central station and it was an easy 20 minute walk to the... More

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Brisbane, QLD
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great location, tiny room. Good for price”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

The Hotel Formule 1 Melbourne is in a fantastic location right in the heart of the city centre. We stayed in a room with a double bed (single bunk above). The room, as noted by other guests, was tiny, but clean and tidy. However, as we didn't spend a lot of time in the room is was a good option... More

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Address: 97-103 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Price range (per night):* S$98 - 161

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